EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * Two Michigan State University students have earned the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. This places MSU at 62 Goldwater Scholars since the award's inception. The Goldwater Foundation seeks sophomores and juniors committed to a research career in STEM fields with the potential for significant future contributions in their chosen fie more PR

NEW YORK, March 30 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * A Love of Language and Data Set the Stage for a Global Health Scholar * Mahesh Karra credits his early years in southwestern India for his love of languages. Living with his grandparents in Bangalore, he spoke English and Telugu at home and started learning Hindi in school. "People tend to be multilingual in India," he notes. Karra joined his parents in the Washington, DC, suburbs, wher more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias * A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. The screening method analyses short, routine electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings that could be used to help prevent cardiac events more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Aalto University in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities Aalto University published its Annual Review 2025 including highlights of the year as well as Annual Board Report and Financial Statements. In a rapidly changing world, the role of universities in renewing society has become increasingly important. Aalto University continued to strengthen its impact in 2025 b more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Learning Environments Research Group -- 2025 in Review In 2025, our Learning Environments Research Group celebrated three doctoral defenses that reimagined interaction design, AI in education, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding. Together, they show how technology, creativity, and collaboration can shape more just and engaging learning environments. It's been a while since our last update, and 2025 g more PR

GUILFORD, England, March 31 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * AI could undermine meaningful learning unless feedback stays rooted in connection, researchers recommend * The rise of generative AI in higher education is reshaping how feedback is delivered, but meaningful learning could be undermined if its use is not carefully guided by principles of care, trust and connection, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. Credit: Getty Images  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, April 1 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Autonomous robots power high-tech dining at Florida Poly University partners with Starship Technologies for nation's first point-of-sale integration * Florida Polytechnic University's newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and muc more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * A Human-Centered Approach to AI The importance of designing tools that center users to ensure inclusive outcomes By Stephanies Vang As a productivity tool, AI can support students and help transform existing systems, creating new opportunities for growth. But as educators navigate the rapidly changing landscape, it's not without challenges, including more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Cheryl Pegus, Nationally Recognized Physician Leader, Named 2026 Class Day Speaker * On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, nearly 700 students will be awarded master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Dean Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, announced that Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH'92, FACC, CEO and Board Chair of FlyteHealth, will deliver the Class Day keynote addre more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, March 31 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Coon named Founders Scholar * Associate Professor of Spanish Adam W. Coon, has been named the 14th UMN Morris Founders Scholar of Liberal Arts. Coon's project, "Indigenous Lan(d)guage Learning amid an AI Landscape," explores the tensions between Indigenous-led language initiatives that embrace AI and those that reject it in defense of data sovereignty. This debate will serve as his lens fo more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 31 -- Creighton University posted the following Q&A with Juliane Strauss-Soukup, associate vice provost for research and scholarship: * * * A University Committed to Research * As Creighton continues to expand its research presence, student involvement remains central. As associate vice provost for Research and Scholarship, Juliane Strauss-Soukup, BS, PhD, works across campus to support faculty scholarship and undergraduate and graduate research. She reflects on Crei more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 30 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Do AI 'deathbots' dream of legal rights? * Many of us have acutely felt the loss of a loved one when they pass - wishing we could pick up the telephone and talk to them one last time, to tell them about something exciting that happened in our day, or to just hear their voice. With the rise of social media, more imagery and audio of people online than ever before, and the proliferation and acceleratio more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 31 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Five Years In: Calvin School of Business Builds Leaders Grounded in Christian Liberal Arts Authors: Anne Gaertner, Operations Manager, 616/526-6078, anne.gaertner@calvin.edu This month marks five years since Calvin University broke ground on a state-of-the-art facility built to equip business leaders and entrepreneurs as Christ's agents of renewal in the world. In the years since, the Calvin University Sch more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 31 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * From robots to frog spots: Catch a sneak peek at this year's Undergraduate Symposium projects * Undergraduate students dedicate thousands of hours in their higher education careers to drafting, revising and perfecting their research. Now, it's time to show it off. Hundreds of students in fields ranging from astronomy to business to health sciences to forestry will highlight their academic feats at  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Navigating Misinformation on April Fools' Day * WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) - For centuries, April Fool's Day has been a day of jokes and pranks going into the spring season. However, myths and misinformation are also spread during the holiday as well. An influx of fake news and announcements can easily be morphed into believable stories, especially as AI is used more frequently. It is esse more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 31 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Getting a glimpse of viral dances in the dark in the Sargasso Sea * In a new study of viral abundance over a short time frame in the Sargasso Sea, researchers found that almost all viruses with cyclical changes in abundance were most active at night - somewhat surprising when the team expected microbial behavior to pick up pace when light was available for photosynthesis. It turns out the viruses most busy a more PR

FALMOUTH, England, March 31 -- Falmouth University posted the following news: * * * Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI * This is article was written by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Interim) Professor Russell Crawford. Artificial intelligence has exposed a recurring tension at the heart of higher education: the pressure to take a position versus the responsibility to hold uncertainty. For creative universities, that pressure is particularly acute. Across higher more PR

HONG KONG, March 31 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * Housing Bureau and HKU sign MOU on innovative technological research and applications for public housing developments in Hong Kong * The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, and the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Xiang Zhang, have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (March 31) to establish a co-operation framework for advancing research and practi more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 31 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * How hair-cell bundles in the inner ear not only sense sound, but also amplify it * By combining biological experiments, AI, physics, and mathematical equations, an international team of researchers has gained new insights into how hair-cell bundles in the inner ear sense and amplify sound. By emitting energy through oscillations, certain hair-cell bundles amplify sound waves so they can be picked up bet more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Innovative UC Health Tool Leads to Better Blood Pressure Control Adopting a systemwide approach helped prevent death and disease for thousands of patients. By Elizabeth Fernandez A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 31 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * KatoMed, a UC San Diego MedTech Accelerator Company, Shines * Key Takeaways * Kyocera Ventures recently invested in the surgical navigation startup KatoMed, which has deep ties to UC San Diego * KatoMed licensed robotics IP from UC San Diego, hired engineering alumni, and thrived in the MedTech accelerator at the Jacobs School of Engineering KatoMed, a San Diego-based sta more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Major Discovery Night connects first-year engineering students with industry leaders * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences More than 450 Clemson University students who are on the cusp of deciding which engineering major to pursue gathered in Hendrix Student Center on March 24 for Major Discovery Night, giving them access to about 120 industry leaders, faculty and staff who stood rea more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Partners with Amazon to Offer AI Program for Nonprofit Leaders * MIAMI (March 31, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) and Amazon are launching AI for Social Good, a four-week training program that equips nonprofit leaders with practical AI skills to drive social impact. Administered through MDC's AI Center, the program welcomes its first cohort of 25 participants on Wednesday, April 1. A more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 1 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Experts Model the Future of Data Science By Windy Veker Data science is everywhere, a driving force behind modern decisions. When a streaming service suggests a movie, a bank sends a warning about unusual activity on an account, or a weather app predicts the rain, these are all examples of data science at work. If the internet creates data, data scientists are the ones who  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State symposium explores possibilities of artificial intelligence By Skip Anderson, MSU News Service More than 150 faculty members and guests attended Montana State University's Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence Faculty Symposium on March 26, an event designed to explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI for higher education and research. The event featured four panel discu more PR

BRISTOL, England, March 31 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * More than 140 UK projects receive over PS2 million in second Immersive Arts funding round * With three distinct grant amounts available - PS5,000, PS20,000 and PS50,000 - the funding supports artists at different stages of their creative development: to explore, experiment or expand how they make work that uses technology to actively involve an audience. The consortium delivering the project is more PR

NEW YORK, March 31 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nationally Recognized Physician Leader Dr. Cheryl Pegus Named 2026 Class Day Speaker at Columbia School of Public Health * On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, nearly 700 students will be awarded master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Dean Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, announced that Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH'92, FACC, CEO and Board Chair of FlyteHealth, wi more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, April 1 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech Junior Jessica Hunter selected as a 2026 Goldwater Scholar Jessica Hunter is pursuing her passion at New Mexico Tech. A junior from Albuquerque in the Computer Science program, she has been able to conduct published Artificial Intelligence research with Dr. Krishna Roy, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Because of her outstanding acad more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 31 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Driving global innovation in more sustainable consumer products Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals. Their mission to accelerate research, nurture talent, and drive innovation is creating more sustainable, high-performance products for homes around the world. Anchored in th more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Paul Dilley awarded $500,000 from Schmidt Sciences to advance AI tools for restoring damaged ancient manuscripts This three-year project will develop artificial intelligence models to help scholars reconstruct and study historically significant texts long considered unreadable. * Paul Dilley, the Erling B. "Jack" Holtsmark associate professor in the Classics and departmen more PR

HONG KONG, March 31 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU announces "PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year"; Showcasing impactful research driving Hong Kong's high-quality development * The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to spearheading world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. To recognise outstanding achievements with far-reaching impact locally and globally, PolyU has launched the i more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * President's Forum: Telling the story behind GVSU's economic impact President Philomena V. Mantella and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Isely discuss how to share that story with students, the public and policymakers By Brian Vernellis Released in October, a report by GVSU economists revealed the university provides a $3 billion economic impact across West Michigan and the state. more PR

BATH, England, March 30 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Professor Sir Chris Whitty delivers first Adelard Lecture for University of Bath's 60th anniversary * The University of Bath last week launched its 60th anniversary year with an inaugural Adelard Lecture, welcoming Government Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty to the historic Pump Room for an evening focused on the future of health. The lecture marked the beginning of a new flagship series inspired by Adelar more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A with Jae Wan Ahn, Legislative Science and Technology Policy Fellow: * * * Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State experts are helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) policy in Pennsylvania. Several researchers and students contributed to a recent Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) report on the evoluti more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence all facets of our personal and professional lives, questions abound, like, "Can people have actual feelings for robots?" or "Can a chatbot comfort someone in distress?" Penn State faculty members and Rock Ethics Institute senior research associates Daryl C more PR

LONDON, England, March 31 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, involving professor of telecommunications engineering Yue Chen: * * * From Beijing to London: shaping the next generation of engineers What does it take to become a successful global engineer? For Professor Yue Chen, the answer lies in a journey shaped by curiosity, global experience, and a passion for innovation. As part of our celebration of Women's History Month, we spotlight her journe more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 31 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Record number of students choosing unique Honors College benefits * The UT San Antonio Honors College is now home to more than 3,000 students, marking a 120% increase in enrollment over the past five years. This sustained growth reflects the college's innovative partnerships, flexible pathways and reputation for providing a supportive, high-impact educational experience for motivated and succ more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Research with purpose: Anne's College highlights FSU faculty and student innovation * Last Friday, the Anne's College Research Showcase at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center brought together FSU faculty and staff to discuss research opportunities, grants and promote departmental collaboration. Featuring more than 300 students and faculty from the renowned Anne Spencer Daves more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Students Help Professor Bring Plant Species Back to Life By Mike Lucas As the inaugural Rutgers-New Brunswick Laureate, Sue Huang is collaborating with designers and a software engineer for her "Bodies of Flora" project Sue Huang is using speculative and critical design to bring long-dead plant species in New Jersey back to life in the collective human consciousness. Her latest work is a c more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 1 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Heritage Magazine: Mentorship & Momentum - A Holistic Approach to Graduate Success Mentorship & Momentum: A Holistic Approach to Graduate Success By Emily Binetti Graduate school is more than a series of advanced courses; it's a demanding journey that thrives on a supportive community. At Sam Houston State University, the Graduate & Professional School (TGPS) is ensuring that journey is both accessib more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 1 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Showcase 2026: Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces By Sophie Coker From neighborhood cafes to local parks and busy shopping malls, the places where people gather outside of home, work and school are often known as "third spaces." These shared environments give people a place to relax, connect and build community. University at Albany graduate student Pallav Savaliya has identified a sho more PR

AALTO, Finland, March 31 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching and collaborating across Europe: Aalto researchers at TU Darmstadt The Unite! Visiting Professorship Programme enables academics to spend time teaching and working at partner institutions across the alliance. Hear from Aalto researchers about their experience at TU Darmstadt. International collaboration and the strengthening of academic networks across Europe are central to the Unite! University Al more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * They found a lifeline to global health in their own backyard * Doctors, community organizers, faculty and students put global health strategies on center stage at the first Global Health Consortium on Northeastern University's Oakland campus. by Vickie Jean DeHamer - Contributor March 31, 2026 OAKLAND -The term "global health" might conjure up images of medical tents in tropical places. A train st more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 1 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane's Freeman Futurist Series to explore the future of AI and private equity * The Stewart Center for Professional & Executive Education at Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business will convene leaders in strategy, entrepreneurship and global investing to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming private equity. Cliff Farrah, a growth-strategy consultant and author, will h more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows Prestigious honor given to neuroscientist who studies diseases of aging and physicist whose work spans medicine to AI By Rich Barlow Boston University's Alice Cronin-Golomb seeks to fortify humanity against identity- and autonomy-robbing diseases of aging. The College of Arts & Sciences professor says she probes "the relation between the brain and psy more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Industry Meet Highlights Innovations Advancing Arkansas Catfish Production * The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently held the Aquatic Innovation Industry Meet 2026 at UAPB campus, bringing together students, researchers and industry leaders to explore innovations shaping Arkansas aquaculture and global aquatic food pr more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, April 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA's 2026 Charter Lecture focuses on AI-human co-evolution and climate risks Regents' Professors Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd explore technological transformation and extreme weather impacts By Mike Wooten Two of the University of Georgia's most distinguished scholars took the stage at the Chapel on March 25 to discuss the "mutual co-evolution" of humans and artificial intelligence and the ri more PR

FLINT, Michigan, March 31 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Hristova is reimagining choral music education * When Gabriela Hristova, associate professor of music at the University of Michigan-Flin t, and Erin Colwitz, director of choirs at Northern Michigan University, took the stage at the American Choral Directors Association Midwestern Conference in February, they brought with them something more than rehearsed talking points -they brought a d more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 31 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Understanding the Now, Building What's Next: 2026 JETLaw Esports Symposium Recap * Vanderbilt's Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law ( JETLaw ) hosted its annual Symposium on February 27, 2026, focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of esports regulation and innovation. As competitive gaming continues its transformation into a commercial enterprise, the legal questions surrounding governance,  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC's NEXT Mindset: Shaping students for the future Bearcats learn the skills and mentality to thrive for the years ahead By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu In a rapidly changing world, a NEXT Mindset is more than optional. It's essential to future success. Jason Heikenfeld, director of the University of Cincinnati's NEXT Mindset initiative, spoke at the 1819 Innovation Hub to share how the sch more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, April 1 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * A student veteran's course project looks to serve vets in need MBA student Michael Matteis designed a veteran-focused mental health app for a classroom assignment -- it's now gaining attention in the field. * The rapid rise of generative AI is already touching nearly every area of our lives, from work and school to finding the best pie recipes online. For veteran and UM-Dearborn MBA st more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 31 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * USask acquires quantum computer in huge step for research and innovation * The new technology will enhance quantum computing application development and cutting-edge research collaborations in disciplines including human health research, energy and agriculture. New avenues for research include discovering new drugs and vaccines in partnership with research teams at the Vaccine and I more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 31 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC announces joint biomedical engineering department, bridging medical and engineering schools Building on decades of collaboration between the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the department reimagines the expansion of biomedical engineering into medicine. By Zara Abrams The Keck School of Medicine of USC and t more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 31 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Surgeon Highlights Breast Cancer Screening Challenges for Women with Dense Breast Tissue * An editorial published online March 30, 2026, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), titled "Breast Density Masking and the Need for Precision Screening," authored by Army Col. (Dr.) Danielle Holt, an associate professor of surgery at USU, examines how dense breast tissue-present i more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 31 (TNSxrep) -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * 'AI and Law must take each other seriously' Do computer scientists and legal scholars truly understand one another well enough to build responsible AI together? This question was at the heart of Floris Bex's inaugural lecture on 20 March. The Professor of Innovation in AI & Law believes collaboration between legal and technical disciplines is therefore not a luxury, but a necessary condition fo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members' AI expertise accelerates U.S. Navy preparedness Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their knowledge in artificial intelligence to help civilian researchers and engineers for the U.S Navy keep pace with emerging technologies and threats. By Isabella Rossi Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their expertise in  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Supply, demand, and the future of data centers Researchers across the university are working to solve the mounting challenges of AI infrastructure. Note to readers: This series of articles focuses on researchers whose work improves efficiency, addresses concerns, or offers alternative solutions to some of the pressing issues created by data centers. By Noah Frank As Kirk Cameron sees it, there's an innovation g more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 31 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 18. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, March 31 11 a.m.: Neurodiversity Awareness Fair. Centennial Mall be more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 31 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'Race for the future': Which countries -- and what values -- will prevail in science? In a Yale visit, Harvey Fineberg, a renowned health policy researcher, discussed how the U.S. can keep pace in the global science "race" -- and why it will benefit all of humankind. By Meg Dalton By many measures, the United States has ceded its position as the global leader in science in technology over the past two de more PR